30 November 2013

SMS Smartphone Attack

Nexus smartphones can reportedly be forced to reboot through SMS attack | The Verge: "The latest Nexus smartphones can be forced to restart, freeze, or lose network connection because of an issue with the way they handle a certain type of SMS message, reports PC World. Security researcher Bogdan Alecu reportedly discovered that the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus 4, and the Nexus 5 all contain a vulnerability that can allow attackers to interrupt use of the phone. By sending a Nexus phone around 30 flash SMS messages — a message type that's immediately displayed on the screen and requires action — an attacker can cause the phone to malfunction, frequently restarting or losing its data connection when the messages aren't promptly dismissed..." (read more at link above)Apple Stresses 'Value' Not Cash For Black Friday DiscountsForbesIn an interesting departure from previous years, Apple Apple is using a combination of cash and gift card discounts worldwide to attract shoppers to its on-line ...ZDNet